UPL 26435
IMAGELt Lawrence “Larry” W Nelson, [ Warren, OH ]. 82nd Fighter Squadron, P-51D 44-15745 MX-T “Heavenly Body”. Lt. Nelson seen here with his crew: (L-R on wing) crew chief S/Sgt. Ismal W Boase, [Dallas TX]; assistant crew chief St. Eugene Carter, [Hoopeston IL]; and armorer Sgt. John A Sasseman, [Selinsgrove PA].
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 78th Fighter Group 82nd Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: 18007172
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Crew chief
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 82nd Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: 18060813
- Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
- Role/Job: Asst Crew Chief
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 82nd Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-710744
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 82nd Fighter Squadron
- Highest Rank: Sergeant
- Role/Job: Armourer
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: P-51 Mustang
- Nicknames: Heavenly Body
- Unit: 78th Fighter Group 82nd Fighter Squadron